Are you new to the parish? welcome! If you live within the parish or attend here regularly you should be registered with us by filling in a registration form. These can be found in the porch along with a Parish Directory or by clicking here. Hand your completed form into the parish office

FROM FR TIM

Thank you to those who were able to join us to celebrate our Founder’s Feast Day last Wednesday. It was a special joy to have Bishop Ralph leading the celebration. And our thanks to Fr Andrew, who not only preached but who made it possible for Fr Barrie O’Toole to travel from Ripon and concelebrate.

Thank you also to all the musicians and singers who responded to the invitation to support the family of Daniel Gee-Jamieson at the funeral last Tuesday. In the event, we had a small orchestra and choir. Family and friends were all touched and grateful and indeed so was I.

Comings and Goings: Fr Charles has returned from Granada and reports that the international meeting was a huge success. It was good that Patrick McKean from Bishop Eton and Jen Monkhouse from St Mary’s were able to represent our respective parishes. Charles leaves for some holiday next Friday and will return on August 26. I plan to get away this Tuesday and will return before Fr Andrew leaves for Ireland in time to join Marriage Encounter for the papal visit.

Since Hayley Metcalfe (Bishop Eton) and Ann O’Neill (St Mary’s) are also on leave at present, it will be good if you can leave anything which does not require immediate attention until we are all back later in the month. Kris Reeds and Gill Bickerstaff will keep things ticking over in the offices.

There will be no Coffee Morning today.

SVP monthly collection will take place after all Masses this weekend. Thank you for your generosity.

Project Zimbabwe: Remaining tickets on sale after Mass today for the Cheese and Wine evening in the Fisher-More Hall on Friday 10 August at 7.30pm.

The evening includes a sale of about 40 of Fr Michael’s paintings. Prices range from £15—£90.

All proceeds go to Project Zimbabwe.

You can pay by cash or cheque, or can reserve a painting to take at a later time.

ALSO...Bishop Eton school caps that you no longer need please donate to Project Zimbabwe by handing them in at the Monastery reception. Thank you.

RYM—Are you 18-40? Why not join us for Mass and a drink? We're hoping to do this once a month, beginning this weekend (Sunday 5th August). We'll be going to 6.00pm Mass at Bishop Eton, followed by drinks at the Childwall Abbey. So come along and make some new Catholic friends from the parishes!

Wednesday Lunch will take place on 8 August at 12.30pm in the Fisher-More Hall. All welcome.

DBS/Safeguarding: Kris will be in the office Monday—Wednesday 9.00am—12.00pm this week for anyone who needs to bring in DBS forms eg new volunteers for Little Church, Parent and Toddler Group, J&P, WYA etc. Please see Kris as soon as possible. Leaders of groups please email details of all your adult helpers/leaders.

Divorced/Separated Support from the Archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Department. the course is for anyone who is going through, or has gone through, a relationship breakdown. Come at any stage in the process – the course is designed for anyone whose committed relationship has ended. Further detailsinthe porch or contact Maureen 07967753371 or Jacqui 07793825815.

Lay Funeral Minister Training - 21 & 22 November. Do you feel called to be a Lay Funeral Minister?

If interested in any of the above and or to book with the Parish Office 737 4110. DBS will be required.

Adoremus National Eucharistic Pilgrimage & Congress

Eucharist is… sacrifice.

Remembering Jesus’ death cannot be done simply by thinking about it. If we are to remember as we are called to remember, then we need to live as Jesus lived, think as he thought and act as he acted. We celebrate the memory of Jesus in the Eucharistic sacrifice by offering our own lives together with Jesus for the life of the world.

Dovedale Baptist Churchwill be closing in September. More details to follow but there will be a special service on Sunday 16 September at 3.30pm to celebrate and give thanks for the work of the church over the 112 years since it was founded.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS:

Please check out all the posters in the porch for extra events, courses and information. Also, check out the parish website for many more links.

Upcoming Walking Group

Dementia friendly afternoon tea and sing along

At the Whitechapel Centre, homeless people are able to take a shower and wash their clothes. However, a lot of the time their underwear, socks and trainers have to be thrown away. The Whitechapel Centre would be very grateful for any donations of men's and women's underwear (smaller sizes), socks and trainers especially size 5/6 women or size 9 men).

Also although we all enjoy the sunshine it can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion and sun stroke for people who are rough sleeping. The Whitechapel centre would welcome donations of bottled water and sun cream for us to distribute to their clients. Thank you!

Pope Francis: Reflections on The Joy of Love (Amoris Laetitia)

Each week we will be providing an excerpt on the Pope's letter for you to read and reflect on. The reflections have been made available by the Archdiocese’s Adult Faith Formation department.

Excerpt

“True love values the other person’s achievements. It does not see him or her as a threat. It frees us from the sour taste of envy. It recognizes that everyone has different gifts and a unique path in life. So it strives to discover its own road to happiness while allowing others to find theirs”

(Amoris Laetitia 95).

Reflect

It is always difficult not to compare ourselves to other people, but that inevitably is not fulfilling and does not bring us happiness. This week, reflect upon the unique path that you have been on so far, and entrust yourself to God in confidence. Plan something fun with your family for next weekend so that you can appreciate your families particular gifts and uniqueness.

National Shrine of St Pio at Pantasaph

This year these days are being held on Sunday, 12 August and Sunday, 23 September. This Shrine is open to visitors throughout the year where they also have a café and shop. Telephone 01352 711053 for more info Pre-booking is essential. Full details are available on the Pantasaph website please click here for more information.

The final concert on the 1st September will be a recital from our very own Dylan McCaig, currently a student at the Birmingham Conservatoire.

Admission is free with a retiring collection.

Perfumed Rosary Beads

St John Vianney’s Parish Sister, Sister Mary, who is now housebound, makes ‘real’ Rosary beads from real rose petals thus producing perfumed beads. She buys the accessories from overseas and then takes a couple of months preparing the crushed rose petals, until ready for beading. Sister then hand assembles the beads, the chains and crucifix complete with their presentation box, they are so blessed! Sister produces these to help raise much needed funds for those in Bangladesh who have had their villages and churches destroyed by floods. A set costs £10 and are available by ringing the Parish Office of St John Vianney, Halewood.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TRAINING

Saturday 6 October 2018. Both these training days take place at Irenaeus, 32 great Georges Road, Waterloo, L22 1RD. If you are interested, please contact the parish office.

Nugent Charity Shop Appeal

The Cathedral at 60 Hope Street

Back by popular demand! There will be an Autumn Supper at 60 Hope Street for all Cathedral visitors, parishioners and friends. The date is Wednesday 3 October from 7.00pm so pop it in your diary now. To reserve your name on the guest list please contact Claire at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

WWI Remembrance resources:

There has been a coordinating group hosted by Hope Together collating various partners, including some member churches of CTE, to provide WWI Remembrance resources: There has been a coordinating group hosted by Hope Together collating various partners, including some member churches of CTE, to provide resources as we remember WWI. Many hundreds of local groups of churches will be working together, in partnership with schools, Local Authorities, British Legion etc. They will be promoting prayer together for peace, hope and reconciliation during the 100 days that will run from August 4th to November 11th

Mission in the Economy Vacancy

Whilst you’re all on your holidays could you send Mr Jones as postcard from wherever you are please? Could you add with a few words of the local language too. Mrs Wah and Mr J are adding to the wonderful collection we already have. MrJ

Mary Poppins

Looking to run week long Easter course for those in yr 7/8/9 to put on Beap production in a week. Dates tbc but looking at 8-12 April with performance 15 April. Open to all past Beapers and any new children from any secondary school. More info to come let us know what you think

SFX Key Dates 2018-2019 Academic year

Exciting news to brighten up ‘Autumn Days’. Maricourt High School are thrilled to welcome Fr Eamonn Mulcahy, as a keynote speaker at a Come & See day on Saturday 27th October. It will be held at Maricourt High School, Maghull with workshops by Fr Chris Thomas, Eileen T Snow, Dr Karen Groves and others. Please tell your family and friends.

Liverpool Archdiocese Safeguarding Conference:

The Safeguarding Dept are hosting a conference which will take place on Sat 1st Sept at LACE, Croxteth Park L17 1AA between 9 am and 3 pm.

There will be several workshops, which will focus on various aspects of Safeguarding and will be facilitated by the Archdiocese Safeguarding Commission. Grief to Grace with Fr. Dominic Allan. Catch 22 with Emma Murphy. Also, Papyrus, I Will Be Heard and Safe Recruitment.

To book a place on this event contact 0151 522 1043 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Fri 17th Aug and indicate in order of preference three workshops of your choice. Refreshment and Lunch will be provided.

Pope’s August Prayer Intention

Reflection on the Pope’s prayer intention for August 2018

Dementia support forum

Dementia friends have a forum where you can discuss all aspects of dementia and get support

Redemptorist Youth Meeting in Granada

If you want a taste of the Granada congress visit their public instagram page at

Friday, 9 August 2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of a plane crash in Bavaria which killed 13 from Merseyside, 6 belonging to the same extended family from Halewood. All will be remembered at a special Mass held in Langenbruck near Munich where there is a memorial to those who lost their lives in the tragedy and at the Clubs Annual Mass at the Cathedral Crypt on Sunday, 23 September at 11.30am. For more info visit